Georgia's Most Popular Baby Names In 2016 Are ...

Georgians helped Noah and, to a lesser extent, Emma rise to the top in an accounting of the top baby names in the United States. There were 627 baby boys named Noah born in Georgia in 2016, and 522 baby girls whose parents named them Emma.

So, what was the top baby girl name in Georgia in 2016? Ava was the choice of 673 parents, according to list of most popular baby names by state released by the Social Security Administration Thursday.

The U.S. list of most popular baby names was released last week, with just one new entry in the top 10, Elijah. It ranked No. 5 among most popular names in Georgia, with 508 baby boys given that name in 2016.

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Here are the top 10 baby boy names in Georgia in 2016, and the number of times they were used:

1. William, 670
2. Noah, 627
3. Mason, 608
4. James, 528
5. Elijah, 508
6. Liam, 474
7. Aiden, 459
8. Carter, 459
9. Michael, 450
10. Ethan, 419

Here are the top 10 baby girl names in Georgia in 2016, and the number of times they were used:

1. Ava, 673
2. Olivia, 537
3. Emma, 522
4. Isabella, 410
5. Madison, 389
6. Charlotte, 383
7. Sophia, 375
8. Harper, 369
9. Amelia, 355
10. Abigail, 341

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The SSA began compiling the list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. The administration also notes how popular culture influences baby names. For 2016, the name Kehlani had the biggest jump in popularity and for boys, the name was Kylo.

The bump in popularity for Kehlani is likely to do with the popularity of the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Kehlani Parrish, according to the SSA. The bump for Kylo on the other hand likely has to do with the character in the 2015 movie, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

You can view the full Georgia list here.
Read more about top baby names on Across America Patch.
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